How To Fix CKMLMV170 - Costing run blocked by user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLMV - Message class for quantity structure tool

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Costing run blocked by user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLMV170 - Costing run blocked by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message CKMLMV170, which states "Costing run blocked by user &1," typically occurs during the execution of a costing run in the Material Ledger (ML) module. This error indicates that a costing run is currently blocked because another user is already processing a costing run, or a previous run has not been completed or released properly.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processing: Another user is currently executing a costing run, which prevents other users from starting a new run.
  Incomplete Previous Run: A previous costing run may have been interrupted or not completed, leaving the system in a state that blocks new runs.
  User Lock: The user identified in the error message has a lock on the costing run, which can happen if they did not properly release or complete their previous run.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Costing Runs: Verify if another user is currently running a costing process. You can do this by checking the transaction logs or using transaction codes like CKMLCP or CKMLCP1 to see if there are any active runs.
  Contact the User: If another user is running a costing process, communicate with them to determine when they expect to complete their run.
  Release or Complete Previous Runs: If a previous costing run is incomplete, you may need to either complete it or release the lock. This can often be done by:
  
  Using transaction code CKMLCP to check the status of the costing run.
  If necessary, you may need to use transaction SM12 to check for and delete any user locks related to the costing run.
  
  
  System Administrator Intervention: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may require intervention from a system administrator to clear locks or investigate further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CKMLCP: Used for executing the costing run.
  CKMLCP1: Used for displaying the status of the costing run.
  SM12: Used to view and delete user locks.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Material Ledger and costing runs for more detailed information on processes and troubleshooting.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to execute costing runs without conflicts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CKMLMV170 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.